Washington, September 20, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to form an “AI Force” and appoint an “AI Czar” in the near future, as debate intensifies in the United States over the rapid development of artificial intelligence and its potential risks.
In a post on his Truth Social account, Trump said he would not allow the “decimation or destruction” of artificial intelligence.
“We will not in any way hinder or stifle the Growth of this incredible Industry. Rather, we will cherish it, help it, and watch over it, as it grows! However, we will also be looking for BAD, and we can do that, very easily, with our already existing Criminal and Civil Justice System,” Trump said.
Trump described AI as the next Industrial Revolution or Internet and said it could potentially account for as much as 25 per cent of the US gross domestic product.
In the same post, Trump claimed that the “destruction” of AI was among what he described as the “many hoaxes” propagated by Democrats. He also included the Russia-Ukraine war and global warming among issues he described as hoaxes that have been “destroying” the United States.
Trump did not provide details about the proposed structure of the “AI Force” or the responsibilities of the “AI Czar”.
The announcement comes amid growing debate in the US over the rapid advancement of AI and concerns about its potential impact on national security and other areas.
Earlier this week, US Attorney General Todd Blanche said the United States could not afford to lose the artificial intelligence race to China and promised action against Chinese individuals and companies accused of stealing from American technology businesses.
Speaking during a media availability at the White House, Blanche described AI as highly beneficial and rejected calls for the Justice Department to regulate or slow the technology.
“We can’t lose the AI race to China, right?” Blanche said. “President Trump says that, everybody says that, but they say it because it’s true.”
His remarks came after questions about warnings from technology leaders that rapidly advancing AI systems could pose national security and other serious risks.
Blanche said the Justice Department would investigate criminal conduct connected to AI but would not assume the role of a technology regulator.
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